REVIEW – Trader Joe’s: Penne Pepperonata

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January 5, 2014 | Post a Comment
Bag of Trader Joe's Penne Pepperonata
Trader Joe's Penne Pepperonata

I tried some of the frozen Penne Pepperonata pasta from Trader Joe's. For preparation, I just followed the microwave instructions on the back, and I added shredded Parmesan cheese to it after microwaving.

This pasta looks very similar to the Trader Joe's Penne Arrabbiata pasta, however, it is a lot sweeter. I like bell peppers, but the amount of red and yellow peppers seemed a little too heavy and made it a little too sweet for me. Even the Parmesan cheese I added didn't counteract the sweetness very much.

The bag also says the sauce is a red pepper cream sauce, but the sauce was thin and not very creamy. Although it was a little too sweet, that didn't stop me from eating it all up... I was super hungry when I tried this and was able to eat the whole bag in one sitting!

Overall, I like Trader Joe's Penne Arrabbiata better, but this pasta was still good.

Overall Rating:
Good
Food: Trader Joe's Penne Pepperonata
Source: Trader Joe's, Tucson, AZ
Rating: Good
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REVIEW – The Cheesecake Factory: Linda’s Fudge Cake

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January 2, 2014 | Post a Comment
Linda's Fudge Cake from Cheesecake Factory

After our dinner at Cheesecake Factory, we were pretty full, but we still decided to try a dessert. I don't like cheesecake, but I do love chocolate cake, so we decided to try Linda's Fudge Cake (that's what they call it on the menu -- we didn't take the cake away from someone named Linda).

The slice of chocolate fudge cake we got was huge! We shared it with a third person and still didn't even make a dent in the cake.

The cake was super rich and chocolate-y and very filling. My favorite part of the cake was the chocolate chips that were on the frosting. It was pretty good, but I think it ended up being too rich and filling for me.

Overall Rating:
Good
Food: Linda's Fudge Cake
Source: The Cheesecake Factory, Scottsdale, AZ
Price: $7.50
Rating: Good

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REVIEW – The Cheesecake Factory: Fish and Chips

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January 2, 2014 | Post a Comment
Fish N Chips from Cheesecake Factory

I went to the Cheesecake Factory for the first time, and I shared their fish and chips with my boyfriend. The platter was large, as most dishes at the Cheesecake factory seem to be pretty big.

The fish and chips were nice and crispy and weren't mushy at all, but the fish was a little bland. I mostly care about the breading when I have fish and chips, so it was still good to me. The coleslaw was the sweet kind which I like, but the sauce was a little heavy. The french fries on the side were also crisp, but they were nothing special and tasted a little bit stale.

Overall Rating:
Good
Food: Fish and Chips
Source: The Cheesecake Factory, Scottsdale, AZ
Rating (fish): Good
Rating (coleslaw): OK
Rating (chips/french fries): OK
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